gratuities
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Definitions from Case Law
From 292 U.S. 571 - Lynch v. United States · 1934Most cited · 2,142 citing opinions
Pensions, compensation allowances, and privileges are gratuities. They involve no agreement of parties; and the grant of them creates no vested right. The benefits conferred by gratuities may be redistributed or withdrawn at any time in the discretion of Congress.